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    Costa Rica Takes the Next Big Step for Same-Sex Couples to Have Health Benefits

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, the Costa Rican Social Security board reviewed a comprehensive analysis of all the measures needed for same-sex couples to have mutual health benefits.According to the financial manager of this entity, Gustavo...

    Illegal Alien in Costa Rica Suspected to Have Ebola

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – After performing medical tests at the Calderón Guardia hospital the Health Ministry has ruled out that the African man was infected with Ebola.Health Minister, Mary Anchía, assured that the patient did have symptoms...

    Lottery for United States Residency Begins Tomorrow

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Starting tomorrow, Wednesday October 1 at 10:00 am, and 10:00 am on Sunday November 3, an electronic form to participate in the visa lottery program organized by the United States State Department will...

    Feeling Crappy? Learn Why Diarrhea is More Common in Costa Rica During the Rainy Season

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Santa Barbara and Santo Domingo of Heredia are two of the most likely areas where the most cases of diarrhea are recorded in Costa Rica. The Director of Health Surveillance, Dr. Mary Ethel...

    Keep Your Costa Rica Pet Happy and Healthy With Preventative Parasite Care

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Taking preventive measures may help ward off fleas and ticks from your pets and at the same time, prevent the development of diseases related to these parasites that could even be the death of your...

    Looking for a Fun Job? Amusement Park Taking Applications Throughout the Week

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday a job fair will be held for the national amusement park, and there will be 180 job openings for high season in December.The jobs are for various areas...

    Health Fair in San Pablo Will Focus on Cardiovascular Disease and Prevention

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – As a way to create awareness among the public about heart disease, the community of San Pablo de Heredia is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 am.Under the concept...

    Special ‘Sunset Tango’ Series at the National Theater on Thursday

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, September 25 the National Theatre will host a their special Sunset Music series, this time featuring tango music. For this occasion the theater doors open at 5:30 pm for attendees to enjoy...

    Costa Rican Clinics Developing Multiple Programs to Prevent and Assist Teenage Mothers

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rican Social Security along with cooperating medical facilities will be introducing a series of programs in regards to teen pregnancy, with the goal of reducing the emotional and socioeconomic impact that having...

    Experimental Dengue Vaccine Could Be Available in Costa Rica by 2015

    The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica has developed a vaccine against dengue which is currently undergoing comprehensive studies.According to the National Immunization Coordinator from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Roberto Arroba, they must analyze the cost effectiveness...
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